Vehicular Viewing: New on Streaming for May 2021
Each month, Vehicular Viewing rounds up the most notable streaming titles for gearheads, car lovers, and anyone else who likes to see interesting vehicles on the big or small screen. The vast majority of May’s newly arrived movies and TV shows take the action route, so buckle up for an onslaught of chase scenes, stunts, […]
Popular Mechanics Names 2020 Corvette Car of the Year
If you’ve been eagerly anticipating the recipient of Popular Mechanics’ 2020 Car of the Year award, you might be surprised that the winner isn’t an electric model like it has been for the past three years. Instead, the publication bestowed this exclusive title upon the 2020 Chevrolet Corvette Stingray. Powerful and Charismatic: Meet the 2020 […]
These GMC Pickup Renderings are a Sight to Behold
The future is here… kind of. Recently, General Motors took to its Instagram account to share renderings of potential future vehicles. These images don’t necessarily represent vehicles that will enter production, but do show off design elements and concepts that might one day come to fruition. Renderings like this are always a fun way to […]
Vehicular Viewing: New on Streaming for August 2020
If the late-summer heat drives you indoors next month, at least you won’t lack for new movies and television shows to stream. August promises a solid lineup of fresh content for car lovers and gearheads on major streaming services like Netflix, Hulu, and HBO Max. Read on to learn about a few of the upcoming […]
Driving Gloves: The Accessory You Never Knew You Needed
We’ve already shared the fascinating history behind driving gloves. Now, here are some benefits of wearing driving gloves, as well as some highly-rated ones that you can purchase via Amazon to enhance your commutes, Sunday afternoon drives, and road trips. Elegant Add-Ons: Refresh your Cadillac with these accessories 5 Benefits of driving gloves They look […]
Vehicular Viewing: New on Streaming for February 2020
If you love auto racing, road trips, or just looking at cool cars, you’ll have plenty to look forward to on streaming platforms next month. These vehicle-centric TV shows and films are new on streaming for February 2020, coming soon to Netflix, Hulu, Amazon, Disney Plus, and HBO Now. Cross Over Into Luxury: Meet the […]
Geely and Lawrence Stroll in Talks of Taking Over Aston Martin
This article is sponsored by CarIndigo. Chinese automaker Geely is thinking of buying a stake in British sports car manufacturer Aston Martin. Lawrence Stroll, the Canadian billionaire and part-owner of the Racing Point Formula 1 team, was also in the news recently for injecting $260 million into the struggling company. While discussions are solely confidential […]
Ford Taps Sexy Man Idris Elba to Sell Sexy EV
Ford is on a mission to show that electric vehicles can be fun to drive, powerful, capable, and, maybe, just maybe, a little bit sexy. To promotes that latter point, Ford turns to none other than Idris Elba, People’s reigning and defending Sexiest Man Alive (at least until probably the end of the month when […]
Vehicular Viewing: New on Netflix, Amazon, and Hulu for April 2019
What do the major streaming services have in store for car lovers in April? Here’s a look at some of the month’s significant new additions on Netflix, Amazon, and Hulu — not much of note on the TV front, but plenty of relevant movies. Trade-In Tips: How to get the most for your vehicle Netflix […]
[PHOTOS] Indulge Your Inner Plutocrat with This $350K Armored Escalade
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If you’re the type of person who’s in the market for an armored Cadillac Escalade, you probably won’t flinch when you hear how much a Wyoming company is charging to customize the luxury SUV with carbon-composite panels, bulletproof glass, electic-shock door handles, and an anti-jamming satellite communications system. For a mere $350,000, you can protect […]
Utah School Students Want to Stop Idling Cars
Or we could end the use of cars altogether
The mission of the DaVinci Academy of Science and the Arts students is simple: Stop idling cars. Two students, who head the Conservation Club at the school, recently graced the Ogden City Council with their presence. During this meeting, Grace Johnston and Rachel Love asked the council to pass a no-idling ordinance. And you guessed […]
Vehicular Viewing: New on Netflix, Amazon, and Hulu for February 2019
It’s time for another installment of Vehicular Viewing. In this monthly feature, I round up notable car-centric films and TV shows that are new to Netflix, Amazon, and Hulu. Whether you love to geek out over movie vehicles or you just enjoy a good car chase or road-trip flick, you’ve come to the right place. […]
Car Accessory Review: Nonda ZUS Wireless Smart Backup Camera
Most modern day cars feature backup cameras at varying levels of detail and definition. Having another eye that looks behind your vehicle is convenient and safe so you’re aware of what’s behind you when backing out of the driveway. If you own an older car that doesn’t have this tool but would like to add it […]
8 Famous Daredevil Drivers Who Performed Jaw-Dropping Car Stunts
Driving a car normally takes a lot of skill … and driving a car to perform stunts takes incredible skills. While motorsports drivers are admittedly talented for precisely operating and maneuvering fast-moving vehicles, it takes a level of control and precision rarely seen to perform dangerous stunts. That’s why these eight daredevil drivers deserve to be […]
Do Filmmakers Crash Real, Expensive Cars in Movie Stunts?
Think back on the action movies you’ve watched over the last couple years. How many of them involved fiery car explosions and intense, metal-twisting crashes? If you’re a gearhead, you’ve probably cringed every time you’ve seen a nice car destroyed on screen and wondered, “Did they really just destroy that expensive supercar?” We’ll let you in […]
Rocket League Goes Jurassic With New Car Pack
Rocket League, the rocket-powered car soccer video game—yes, it is as crazy as it sounds—is releasing a new paid downloadable content pack (DLC) inspired by the upcoming Jurassic World film, which will include the franchise’s beloved Jeep Wrangler. This is not the first time the video game adds a popular film-inspired vehicle to its game […]
5 Cars That Will Send the Best Message on Your First Date
When it comes to impressing a woman on your first date there are so many things to consider, from your choice of venue to your dress sense. If you are thinking of picking her up in a car, this can go a long way towards determining if there’s likely to be a second date. So […]
You Could Own a Supercar… if You’re Willing to Buy Used
Many people think supercars are only for rich and famous people and that us regular folk have no chance of seeing one of these luxury vehicles except when watching them whiz by or when they’re making glamorous entries in movies and television. Fortunately, such a notion is now a matter of the past; today, you […]